The Shrewsbury Regatt saw more than 40 clubs from across the UK descend on the River Severn for two days of racing.
The Shrewsbury Regatta, run by the Pengwern Boat Club, saw more than 40 clubs from across the UK descend on the River Severn for two days of racing.And organisers say that the schools' classes were exceptionally well represented, boding well for the future of rowing.The adaptive rowers, including those from the home club, Pengwern, use specially designed boats.
Mr Ratcliffe said that the club had been teeming with spectators, and more lined both sides of the banks of the River Severn. While many clubs were from the Midlands, there were teams from as far south as Guildford who travelled to Shrewsbury.
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